Similar to the vaccine mandates under the VA which did not include acupuncture offices or community providers, the newest Federal mandate announced by President Biden on September 10, 2021… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Similar to the vaccine mandates under the Read more…
Successful acupuncture practices use a variety of treatments and modalities to help their patients. These treatments and modalities help strengthen, relax, and heal muscles. 4 Musculoskeletal Therapeutic Injection CPT Codes include… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). The success of your acupuncture Read more…
Is there a limit to the amount of sets an Acupuncturist can bill for? The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codebook states there is no limit to the Acupuncture sets utilized; however, you must… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). What is an Read more…
Are you aware of the H.R. 4803, The Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act? On July 29, 2021, Representative Judy Chu (D-California) introduced H.R. 4803, the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act, which would authorize the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by Read more…
On January 21, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced their decision to cover acupuncture for… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). On January 21, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced their decision to cover Read more…
Are you aware there are different CPT codes for new patients vs established patients? Acupuncture CPT codes used for evaluation and management coding for a new patient … Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Are you aware there are different CPT codes Read more…
Did you know there are different acupuncture E&M codes for established patients vs new patients? Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Did you know there are different acupuncture E&M codes for established patients vs new patients? An established or returning patient is Read more…
Are your bills being denied due to missing or improper modifiers? You are not alone! In late 2019, UnitedHealthCare (Optum and UHC affiliates) required a particular modifier be appended to all physical medicine services. This modifier was also made a requirement for… Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions Read more…
Are you confused about how to bill for an acupuncture office visit? An acupuncture office visit known as Evaluation and Management (E/M) services has specific billing guidelines. Here are some important things to know about billing for acupuncture E/M service https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t8uTtZpKoQ Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by Read more…
Are you confused about how to bill for an acupuncture office visit? Welcome to your billing and coding weekly solutions by American Acupuncture Council Network (AAC). Are you confused about how to bill for an acupuncture office visit? An acupuncture office visit known as Evaluation and Management (E/M) services has Read more…